Thanks! I'll start off easy (7/8 - 1 oz) and see how it goes. Still waiting to see the old thing. Cabela's emailed me it had shipped but provided no tracking. Will certainly post when it arrives.

Anyone know of cheap 2/3 oz loads in 20 or 16 gauge? Been shooting my little Darne 20 and the Manufrance 16 (which weighs in at 6 lbs rather than 5.75 when disassembled and placed on my kitchen scale). Recoil on both is very manageable with RST 7/8-ounce loads. Even so, I need a lot of practice and am looking for alternatives.
Bill